Site/Civil Project Manager – Energy Group

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Direct and oversee energy-related projects from inception to completion, guaranteeing the successful fulfillment of scope, timeline, budget, quality, and client specifications.

• Create and manage project work plans, timelines, budgets, resource forecasts, and all project documentation.

• Assess project performance and proactively detect, communicate, and mitigate risks, issues, and schedule impacts.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, GIS, surveying, environmental, permitting, and construction support personnel.

• Ensure project outputs align with Woolpert's quality standards and meet client expectations.

• Cultivate and sustain relationships with utility, energy, and infrastructure clients.

• Act as the main point of contact for assigned projects.

• Lead project status meetings and convey progress, risks, and critical decisions to stakeholders.

• Identify opportunities to enhance services and assist client growth initiatives.

• Oversee project budgets, profitability, invoicing, forecasts, and overall financial performance.

• Monitor labor utilization, subcontractor expenses, and overall project costs.

• Evaluate project performance metrics and implement necessary corrective measures.

• Assist with contract management, change order processing, and scope negotiations.

• Facilitate communication and collaboration among project teams, clients, and leadership.

• Mentor and support the development of project managers, engineers, and technical staff.

• Foster accountability, safety, quality, and continuous improvement practices.

• Align project execution with business goals alongside Market Leaders, Program Directors, and Discipline Leaders.

• Contribute to proposals, staffing strategies, project budgets, and client presentations.

• Engage in project pursuits and strategic growth initiatives.

• Support long-term client relationships within the energy sector.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related discipline. Equivalent experience may also be considered.

• Over 5 years of project management experience in energy, utility, civil infrastructure, engineering, or similar projects.

• Proven experience in managing project schedules, budgets, client communications, and deliverables.

• Solid understanding of project management principles, risk management, budgeting, forecasting, and stakeholder engagement.

• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.

• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred.

• Experience with electric utility, transmission and distribution, renewable energy, natural gas, substation, or pipeline projects is preferred.

• Familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar project management software is preferred.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering and infrastructure teams is preferred.

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.

• Ability to identify project risks early and drive effective resolution.

• Strong business acumen and financial management capabilities.

• Proficient in influencing stakeholders and building consensus.

• Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.

• Dedication to providing outstanding client service.

• Capability to independently prioritize tasks and adapt to evolving project requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).

• Principal program: Gain the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.

• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.

• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.

• Paid sick time.

• Retirement plan.

• Fitness reimbursement.

• Pet insurance.

• Identity protection.

• Technology stipend.

• Employee assistance program.

• Competitive pay.

• Meaningful assignments that enhance quality of life globally.